• Virtual training for real world

    Approximately 600 Liberty Warriors prepared for the upcoming Tactical Evaluation with the 48th Security Forces Squadron Engagement Skill Trainer 2000, which replicates weapons scenarios and conditions, including recoil.View the slideshow.

  • Environmental Management System successes

    When one hears the term EMS, they might think Emergency Medical Service.In this case, however, it stands for Environmental Management System.Mandated by executive order, the EMS stretches across all federal agencies. The USAFE Environmental Management System was established in 2005.The goal of the

  • Lakenheath Community Bulletins

    Crosswalk Volunteers NeededWith the start of the new school year everyone in the community, to include military, U.S./MOD civilian personnel, parents and contractors, need to ensure that children are kept safe while walking to and from school. Five volunteers are needed twice a day to ensure

  • 493rd EFS stands up in Lithuania

    The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed from RAF Lakenheath, England, assumed command of the NATO Baltic air policing mission from the Polish air force at Lithuania Air Force Air Base on September 1, 2010.The squadron, comprised of approximately 125 people, is responsible for ensuring the

  • Hometown News team here Sept. 15

    The AFNews Holiday Greeting team will be here Sept. 15, to film Airmen and their families Hometown Holiday Greetings. When:  9 a.m. to  6 p.m. Where: In front of hospital next to Statue of Liberty Who: Anyone with a family tie within the U.S. and its territories are eligible. How: Greetings will be

  • New Liberty Wing Majors & Lt. Colonel selects

    The 48th Fighter Wing congratulates the following individuals selected for the ranks of Major and Lieutenant Colonel:Major:Capt. Stella Garcia, 48th Medical GroupCapt. Robert Russin 48th Medical Group Lieutenant Colonel: Maj. Adam Silverman, 48th Logistics Readiness SquadronMaj. Kevin Yates, 492nd